Fundraisers pay in Tennessee
In Tennessee, the median pay for fundraisers is $29.51 an hour ($61,370 a year). About 1,930 people work in this job there.
That is 15% lower than the U.S. median ($72,550). Tennessee ranks 44th of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for fundraisers in Tennessee
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $19.47 | $40,500 |
| 25% of workers | $24.25 | $50,440 |
| Half of workers (median) | $29.51 | $61,370 |
| 75% of workers | $37.35 | $77,680 |
| 90% of workers | $46.48 | $96,690 |
Fundraisers pay in Tennessee metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Memphis | $66,060 | 420 |
| Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin | $63,760 | 740 |
| Johnson City | $62,880 | 50 |
| Chattanooga | $59,550 | 150 |
| Knoxville | $58,940 | 250 |
| Kingsport-Bristol | $56,500 | 60 |
Tennessee unemployment rate: 3.4% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Education, experience and outlook for fundraisers
- Typical education to start: Bachelor's degree (BLS)
- Job outlook: +5.5% over ten years, faster than average · about 10,000 openings a year (BLS)
Related jobs in Tennessee
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Human Resources Specialists | $67,370 |
| Project Management Specialists | $85,890 |
| Management Analysts | $99,260 |
| Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists | $69,790 |
| Business Operations Specialists, All Other | $78,690 |
| Buyers and Purchasing Agents | $65,430 |
| Training and Development Specialists | $62,280 |
| Compliance Officers | $63,960 |
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